A guard at a construction site near a 2026 Winter Olympic venue in the mountain resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo died during a freezing overnight shift, authorities have confirmed. Italy’s infrastructure minister, Matteo Salvini, called for a full investigation into the circumstances of the 55-year-old worker’s death. Italian media reported that the death occurred on Thursday […]
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HHS says it’s freezing child care payments to Minnesota after fraud allegations
An official with the Department of Health and Human Services says the agency has “frozen all child care payments” to the state of Minnesota after allegations of fraudulent day care centers there. In addition, HHS is tightening requirements for payments from the Administration for Children and Families to all states, requiring a justification and a […]
Trump administration says it’s freezing child care funds to Minnesota : NPR
State Sen. Michelle Benson reacts at a news conference on April 10, 2019, at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul to a report by the state’s legislative auditor on combatting fraud in Minnesota’s Child Care Assistance Program. Steve Karnowski/AP hide caption toggle caption Steve Karnowski/AP President Trump’s administration announced on Tuesday that it’s freezing […]
Freezing Temperatures Forecast: Tracking Low Temperatures in Europe
Intense cold can be dangerous for personal safety. Long stretches can also affect energy consumption, agriculture and transportation. Here’s the latest forecast, and where it’s expected to be colder than usual: See temperatures as… f°c° Low-temperature forecast for Tuesday Sources: University of Maine Climate Change Institute and the National Centers for Environmental Prediction Global Forecast […]
Amber warning for snow as freezing cold snap continues
Alex Kleiderman and BBC Weather PA Media A snow plough drives through snow in Carrbridge in the Scottish Highlands on Wednesday Wintry weather is set to continue across the UK on Thursday – with temperatures forecast to fall below zero overnight, and snow and ice affecting some areas. Met Office yellow warnings are in place […]